| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $128.75 | 5.242% | $135.4991 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.55 | 5.159% | $34.2293 | $34.23 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.48 | 7.204% | $25.1715 | $25.17 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.29 | 9.143% | $74.5338 | $74.53 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.57 | 13.469% | $114.1158 | $114.12 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.91 | 6.643% | $62.8234 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.38 | 6.800% | $247.1138 | $247.11 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.93 | $693.4867 | $693.48 | $693.45 | $693.40 | |